Corn and Sausage Succotash

Everyone loves a side dish with a kick, full of fresh veggies, this dish is sure to be a hit. This is the perfect way to show off gorgeous end-of-summer sweet summer corn and make your whole meal on the stovetop of the grill - no hot ovens involved here!

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Making Fruit Shrubs with Balsamic

Fruit shrubs are easy to make, require few ingredients, and are best served over soda water and ice. The flavor options are endless, especially having a full roster of delicious balsamic vinegars to pair with seasonal fruit. If you want to be adventurous with your creations add fresh herbs with the fruit mixture. 

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Iced Tea with Strawberry Pineapple Shrub

Makes 1 Gallon

Ingredients:

Strawberry-Pineapple Shrub:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries, trimmed and chopped
1 cup pineapple, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon Strawberry Balsamic
1 tablespoon Pineapple Balsamic

3 green tea bags
3 quarts hot water
1 quart of ice cubes fresh pineapples and strawberries for garnish

Instructions:
Place strawberry-pineapple shrub ingredients (water, sugar, strawberries, pineapple, and balsamic) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Steep tea bags in hot water and cool to room temperature. Once cooled to room temperature, add ice. Strain shrub into the tea (alternatively, you do not have to strain, adding the cooked pineapple and strawberries to your tea and stir to combine.
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour in the iced tea. Garnish glasses with fresh strawberries and pineapple before serving.

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Marinated Greek Yogurt

A perfect dip and condiment to go with grilled fish and meat or to enjoy as an appetizer on a mezze platter!

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Grilled Nectarine Toast with Arugula

This is a wonderful and fresh dish full of summer flavor, perfect for a light lunch, or great as a starter to share!

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Piña Colada Float - Tropical Refresher

This refreshing dairy free non-alcoholic "Piña Colada" gives all the creamy satisfaction of the classic without the added coconut cream or ice cream to make it a lighter, more refreshing alternative on the classic!

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Honey Ginger Tofu Poke

Island Olive Oil’s Honey Ginger Tofu Poke is our super light and healthy flavorful vegan style poke! The perfect plant based "pau hana pupu".  Our tofu poke would also be great to add to a plant based power bowl rounded out with some brown rice, edamame, roasted beets, avocado, or sweet rice wine pickled cucumbers...yum!

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Milanese Gremolata Whipped Feta Dip

This creamy dip is so easy to whip up and is a great crowd pleaser perfect for any potluck or party.  Serve with pita chips and veggies for a not so guilty treat.  Use it on a baked potato or as a sandwich spread or bagel schmear!

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Watermelon, Avocado, and Radish Salad

This delicious watermelon salad is the perfect balance between sweet and savory with a hint of bitterness. The contrasting flavors of the radishes, arugula and diced avocado creates a refreshing and fun to eat salad. 

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Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip

Simple and healthy with the earthy, floral flavor of rosemary oil- make this dip one of our go to snacks and a fun alternative to a classic hummus.  Enjoy with warm pita and cucumber spears or use as a base to plate with rack of lamb or grilled salmon served with broccolini.

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